Dawn Elliott

Dawn Elliott, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Economics at Texas Christian University (TCU), housed within the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on economic development, financial literacy, and Caribbean economies, with notable work exploring institutional factors influencing growth in Jamaica and regional trade dynamics.

Educated in economics with a specialization in development, Dr. Elliott’s career has centered on bridging theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis. Her affiliations with TCU’s AddRan College highlight her commitment to interdisciplinary academic leadership and pedagogical innovation.

Her scholarship spans over three decades, analyzing topics ranging from service-learning pedagogy’s impact to post-disaster economic recovery strategies. Recent work critiques racial diversity benchmarks in higher education, reflecting her expanding focus on equity in institutional policies.

Dr. Elliott’s publications address critical issues such as mobile financial systems in developing economies, gender disparities in labor markets, and the role of stabilization policies in fragile economies. Her research consistently integrates macroeconomic analysis with micro-level socio-economic factors.

As Department Chair, she oversees curriculum development and faculty mentorship while maintaining an active research agenda. Her work underscores the interplay between institutional structures and economic outcomes, particularly in post-colonial contexts.